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Okay, let me start by saying that this show will suck you in!! The artwork, smooth frames, appropriate voice acting, it all comes together so naturally that initially it will be blow you away on sheer asthetics alone. I won't go into crazy details about the plot (there are plenty of other reviews like that already) But here goes a very brief synopsis.

Revolving around two friend Mahiro and ...

Okay, let me start by saying that this show will suck you in!! The artwork, smooth frames, appropriate voice acting, it all comes together so naturally that initially it will be blow you away on sheer asthetics alone. I won't go into crazy details about the plot (there are plenty of other reviews like that already) But here goes a very brief synopsis.

Revolving around two friend Mahiro and Yoshino, Mahiro seeks to avenge his dead sister by any means necessary. Along the way they run afoul of a secret family of magicians who somehow protect the Earth. Mahiro is a head strong action first type of character, while Yoshino is a philosphical, think things rationally type. Both characters eventually come in contact with Hakaze, the betrayed leader of said magic group, and team up with her to fight her clan. In return for their help Hakaze promises to help Mahiro and Yoshino find Mahiro's sister's (Aikia) killer.

The show has some very tense, action packed moments, but also is suspensful, with many twists and surprises. The second season of the anime becomes largely romantic in focus, driving back to action in the final 3 episodes or so, with overt romantic tones. While not all action, I found myself often on the edge of my seat, wondering what would happen next.

All in all Blast of Tempest gets 4 stars for its amazing artwork, smoothness of frames, voice acting and initial plot. It does drag at times, but all in all the show is an amazingly fresh concept.

This was an anime I wasn't expecting to turn out so well, since when my friend had brought up it was related to Shakespeare, and I hate to admit it, I felt reluctant, after he had said that, to watch this anime. However, and this might be because of that reluctance, this anime exceeded most of my expectations of what a great show in general would need.

The story continuously pushed forward ...

This was an anime I wasn't expecting to turn out so well, since when my friend had brought up it was related to Shakespeare, and I hate to admit it, I felt reluctant, after he had said that, to watch this anime. However, and this might be because of that reluctance, this anime exceeded most of my expectations of what a great show in general would need.

The story continuously pushed forward without restraint, yet without rush. The characters were well made and had dimensions and depths to their personalities, as well as their history, and, often not seen, perspectives.

I enjoyed the first arc very much, I just felt a little out of place with it because in the first or so episodes, they have you jump feet first into the story, which wasn't a bad decision, considering Yoshino does the same, but it just left me out a little bit. But the second arc is where I absolutely enjoyed this anime.

If you were to put aside that you knew what happened up to that point, you could still enjoy it for the development of the characters we felt almost distant in the first arc. You could also enjoy it for the new elements that are added to the story that weren't part of the first arc.

I especially enjoyed that the anime effectively gave most of everyone that is part of the main cast a voice at least once in the anime, therefore allowing you to gain a sense of their perspective. I say effectively because there is always that fine line between knowing too much, or knowing too little to be worthwhile. Blast of Tempest was almost dead in the middle of the green zone (leaning a little towards knowing too much)

If you have a night you want to spend up the whole night and watch anime, or you just want a good anime with a mixture of comedy and drama, this anime is for you.

This one actually manages to have a decent plot that ends well and without that frustrating "Huh, what just happened?" feeling so many anime leave us with. There is also an element of sweetness and melancholic tragedy underlying the necessary romance between the typical bishonen and bijin archetypes that makes the romantic side of this story more palatable. Compares well to the better entries in ...

This one actually manages to have a decent plot that ends well and without that frustrating "Huh, what just happened?" feeling so many anime leave us with. There is also an element of sweetness and melancholic tragedy underlying the necessary romance between the typical bishonen and bijin archetypes that makes the romantic side of this story more palatable. Compares well to the better entries in this genre, to the point where I can't think of anything better to recommend if teen magic and sorcery are what you are after.

Blast of Tempest got me glued to the computer screen from the very start. The characters where so well placed with the right personalities and the voice acting was well done. Although i didn't get sleep the past two nights with the "just one more episode" lie i tell myself every anime i'm interested in...
it was worth the watch.
The story will keep you wanting to watch more, with a mystery ...

Blast of Tempest got me glued to the computer screen from the very start. The characters where so well placed with the right personalities and the voice acting was well done. Although i didn't get sleep the past two nights with the "just one more episode" lie i tell myself every anime i'm interested in...
it was worth the watch.
The story will keep you wanting to watch more, with a mystery unraveling closer to the truth each episode. Blast of tempest was mind blowing and gave me a lot of those "I KNEW IT" moments.
Overall i enjoyed watching the plot twisting story and how the characters develop till the end.

Blast of Tempest has memorable characters, impressive soundtrack, character development, and plenty of action to keep you entertained. However, the main plot can be a bit confusing. Even with this, it is still worth checking out.

This anime was good until episode 5-7. Then it got boring and all you hear is "logic" this and "logic" that. If you're the type that likes to watch Naruto, Bleach, One Piece, Hunter X Hunter, Sword Art Online, do not watch this anime. It will be very boring to you.

Blast of Tempest- the only anime where butterflies mean that the world is going to end.

Seriously, if you're looking for an anime with a really great plot and excellent characters then you've come to the right anime. However, a fabulous story comes with sacrifices. Apart from the start and the end of this anime there is not that much action, 'battles' or anything like that since that is ...

Blast of Tempest- the only anime where butterflies mean that the world is going to end.

Seriously, if you're looking for an anime with a really great plot and excellent characters then you've come to the right anime. However, a fabulous story comes with sacrifices. Apart from the start and the end of this anime there is not that much action, 'battles' or anything like that since that is not the main focus of this anime. If you are really into that sort of thing and refuse to try something else I suggest you give this anime a shot, or, if it gets too boring for you, keep watching anyway. This is not an anime to be missed at all- you won't regret it.

I won't bother explaining Blast of Tempest since it will just end up spoiling the anime for you, instead, I'll explain what I think about the plot.

There are a lot of plot twists.

And they are all really good plot twists that can flip the whole situation around. With these twists and the choices the characters made in the past, three pieces of a story weave together in an unexpected way.

1- A girl, who is known to be the most powerful mage, is washed up on a deserted island in the middle of the sea.

2- A brother is out for revenge to find his sisters' killer.

3- A student is bought along for the ride, but holds a secret from his friend that cannot be told.

Quotes from Hamlet and The Tempest are commonly mentioned and spoken about in this show, and this affects the story more than you'd think. The characters tend to theorise, think carefully, and talk a lot, especially the main character, which adds a really big amount of depth to the plot.

The characters, especially the four major characters, are very well-rounded and contribute a lot to the plot. They were all really unique and could easily be seen as the antagonists of the anime if you shift your perspective a little. The minor characters are not as spectacular, but do a great job nevertheless.

No anime is without flaws. Though it has an excellent story and characters, Blast of Tempest has one problem- how it delivers. The balance between talking and doing things (though not necessarily fighting) was a bit unbalanced. You really have to pay attention to what everyone says to know what's going on. It isn't confusing hard-to-understand plot, but if you miss one bit of information it gets a little tricky to keep up.
This anime also doesn't start completely clearly, but by the end of the first episode you know what's going on.

I would watch the first 4 or 5 episodes before making a decision if you want to keep watching this anime or not. Episode 10 is when lots of the talking starts, and continues for a few more episodes before we are bought into the action once again. I wouldn't skip this part though. There are many moments in this anime are absolutely incredible and a lot are right in the middle of the anime were there aren't as many battles.

All in all, I give this anime 5 stars as you can see, it really is much more then it meets the eye.

Watch it- I guarantee you will not find such an unique, twisted tale such as this ever again.

This anime has protruded beyond my expectations. This isn't your generic shounen. In my honest opinion, I would rather watch more of this than Bleach, Naruto, Fairy Tail, etc. This anime definitely deserves a 5/5

About the Show

The Kusaribe family is a family of sorcerers under the protection of the ‘Tree of Origins.’ Their princess, Hakaze Kusaribe, was the
The Kusaribe family is a family of sorcerers under the protection of the ‘Tree of Origins.’ Their princess, Hakaze Kusaribe, was the greatest sorceress of their family. But Samon Kusaribe, a member of their family seeking to resurrect the ‘Tree of World's End,’ a tree that opposes the ‘Tree of Origins’ and controls the power of destruction, stuffs her into a barrel, and banishes her to a deserted island. ...more